The third annual Sunshine Coast Blues & Roots Festival returns on Saturday 27 June 2026. Hosted at The Shed, Palmview, this year’s event promises a high-energy celebration of live music, led by a standout lineup of local and touring talent.
Headlining the festival are crowd favourites Hat Fitz and Cara, known for their raw, modern take on old-time blues. With Fitzy’s gravelled vocals and blistering, blues-soaked guitar paired against Cara’s driving drums and honeyed, soulful voice, the duo continue to perform at the height of their creative powers.
Backing them is a dynamic roster of Sunshine Coast artists, each bringing their own flavour to the stage. Sugarbag Blonde inject classic swagger and guitar-driven grit into the mix, while Lecia Louise showcases her refined versatility across rock, blues, country and soul.
Adding to the lineup, Eightball Aitken brings his distinctive swamp-blues sound and captivating storytelling, drawing on a journey that has taken him from rural Australia to Nashville’s vibrant music scene as a songwriter and session musician.
Blending groove with understated finesse, Mate Jones moves effortlessly between blues, funk and neo-soul, offering a smooth counterpoint to the night’s heavier sounds.
Meanwhile, The Honey Snatchers bring their rockin’ blues energy, fronted by Brenton “Woody” Woodman on vocals and harmonica alongside Pat Nicholson on guitar and vocals.
Together, this lineup will light The Shed up for an unforgettable night of blues, roots and rock ’n’ roll, Saturday 27 June.
Tickets available via sunshinecoastbluesfestival.com
